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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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